This is the best summation of the 500e on you tube. The only thing I would add is how pissed people get when you kick the crap out of them at a light because they are insulted by the fact that they were beaten by a Fiat. I put 17X7 light Sparcos with Michelin Pilot Sports and the car handles like a beast. Biggest critique is range.
@Emilthehun2 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome little car. Unfortunately I missed out in buying this before prices doubled, and one of these now cost 12 to 16k here in nj.
@rp96742 жыл бұрын
I think when prices come down this one's going to drop hard as more used longer-range EVs become available
@Emilthehun2 жыл бұрын
@@rp9674 I hope you right because my wife wants one pretty bad 😂
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
@@Emilthehun so did mine...
@Emilthehun2 жыл бұрын
@@friederich66 we in trouble 😂
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
@@Emilthehun no, we enuff mony
@turbo4zetec Жыл бұрын
Same! I’m saving $500 in gas a month from driving my Fiat 500e over my full size truck for the last 4 years. It’s so reliable and hasn’t had anything replaced except tires. So damn practical!
@jameszenk96842 жыл бұрын
I purchased a '16 with a sunroof. I resent my trip odometer every day on my Accord and realized I could let it go. Drove 60 miles a day to work and few miles afterward. Worked for me in the winter here in Chicago. I charge with 120v at my condo parking space and electric is included in my assessment..Best Car Ever!
@rp96743 жыл бұрын
Mine was $8K in 2018, the price has gone up from that, in S. California. Freeway range is more like 50-55 mi. I agree hills really eat energy & you don't recover much on the downhill. Custom wheels cut your range. I wouldn't lower it, the front lip scrapes at stock height. It can fit an 8-ft board. The trunk organizer that holds the charger can be removed, 4 bolts, gives you more cargo space.
@ghoztmazta13 жыл бұрын
dont forget to get your dog friend a harness so he doesnt fly when you brake hard or crash. safety first
@SuparTuber2 жыл бұрын
Our first EV car. It's a great car, looks great, fun to drive. It's good for taking kids to/from schools, grocery shopping/errands. We finally let it go a few weeks ago as it was a lease. Unfortunately this model is no longer available here. The 2022 model looks even better imo, with a lot more range and features. Would have bought one if they brought them here.
@mxmillo3 жыл бұрын
Same here...tired of seeing cross over evs. I can't wait to see smaller hot hatches or even a 2 seater sports car that's under 30k and with decent range.
@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction2 жыл бұрын
There's the Tesla 2 Hatchback named the Baby Tesla with the price to be around half the price of a Tesla 3 at 25k. Before '24, highly unlikely.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
do as i ddid: buy a fiet 500e 50 kmh in 3 secons, 100 in eight. permanent macimum torque at ay speed.. 199 miles range, 85 kW charging, 80% SoC within 25 minutes.range in urban trafffic 250 miles- 0-20 kmh (vity limit) in 3 secondda. . enough room fr singles or couples. cheep to drive ahat morte do you want. go and get one, it ist the highestselling elctric vehicle here, guess why?!
@claudiaperea2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been driving a 2016 Fiat 500e around Los Angeles for a few months. I’m likely going to tow it and keep it when I move across country later this year because it’s just way too fun and economical.
@Xenoyer2 жыл бұрын
88 miles per hour is perfect to make it into a time machine. 😁 I own a 2015 and love it. Haven't bought any gasoline for a while.
@murdockscott9 ай бұрын
I got my 2014 about six years ago in Texas for not much more than the price mentioned in the title of this video. I have no idea why the dealership down here was selling them so cheaply, but it has been an amazing car and a wonderful bargain. I can’t recommend them enough if they can still be picked up for these super cheap prices.
@lancedolan3 жыл бұрын
I swear you exclusively review cars I've owned and driven haha. These cars were nice! And torquey off the line
@gruvdrums2 жыл бұрын
If the dog likes it, I like it. Thanks for the helpful review!
@chuck3862 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2015 fiat 500e like 3months ago I love it fun to drive and I save a lot of money on not paying for gas and I have a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe I love it too but my fiat is way better driving around town but when I have to drive far I take my jeep 4xe But the fiat 500e is the best and cheapest EV car you can buy and I been seeing alot of people buying these lil cars 🚗
@johnnyedify2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, I forgot about the 500e last year because now they are 3 times that price in the northeast.
@cnknguyen3 жыл бұрын
After paying the fuel costs on my cammed Z06 and lifted Gx470...I may have to buy another car featured on your channel lol
@ZentRose3 жыл бұрын
What are the gas prices like where you live?
@cnknguyen3 жыл бұрын
@@ZentRose Texas lookin at 2.67 avg
@EnriqueSanosa10 ай бұрын
Hello! 👋🏻 After watching this video, I did some research and found out that there were already several imported 500e cars in Mexico City. I've had mine for 2 years now, and I'm happy with it. Thank you very much, Zent! 🙏🏼
@leslieread55610 ай бұрын
I've had my 2015 FIAT 500E since 2018...LOVE, love, love this car.
@dowroa3 жыл бұрын
88 mph?! Great Scott! Let me tell you why that isn't a problem if you drive it to Twin Pines Mall and do 88 mph in the parking lot...
@MissMichSan Жыл бұрын
👍😆
@fatshinobi2 жыл бұрын
I saw these for about 5-7k before pandemic, i should have bought one for a daily commuter.
@bheypuor3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool! I grabbed something a bit more boring to drive but super fuel efficient 2020 prius prime. Got bored of the fuel efficient non grippy tires and put on some Firehawk indy500 on 18x7.5 work wheels. Icing on the cake is bringing my charger to work and using their electricity to charge. I've saved so much money in the past year and half.
@ZentRose3 жыл бұрын
Free charging is the best!
@obosumba2 жыл бұрын
It’s April 2022 and the cheapest 500e is a 2013 with over 60k miles for $9500! Wow!
@JustinSeara2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think gone are the days of cheap off lease 500e cars
@borisgaming4473 Жыл бұрын
Great review and great analysis! Also, very good advices. Thank you!
@harimadhavan17123 жыл бұрын
You're right. It's more for city and commuting that the EV cars come into their own. No need for all the unnecessary power and such. When they sort out battery range etc then longer traveling will be great. But at the moment city driving is the main use of the EV.
@frankvazquez7702 жыл бұрын
Mmmmmm I drive mine to work 40 miles round trip with no issues I think 40 mile round trip is safe spot.
@brainbros5209 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this thorough and concise review. Love the dog energy as well!
@autochampwandelen2 жыл бұрын
Hey! I recently reviewed the 2022 Fiat 500e in my channel! I must say that whilst its true EVs are mainly for the city, its also a question of price! A brand new Fiat 500e is like 30k here in Belgium, which is too much if you compare to models competing in that price (like a VW Golf)! But amazing video! I am surprised you have a taste for the Fiat 500e! I always thought in North America is was all about massive engines, cruising and innovative techs! Greetings from Belgium!
@falconaz7 ай бұрын
I considered one of these about 5 years ago. The deal breaker is range. 50, 55 miles (then about 20 reserve miles) and you are out of fuel. Wish they would have built this with something a bit over 100 mile range and it would have worked for our situation. The '24 model has a claimed 165 mile range. That'll be much more practical... now if you could buy one for under $30k. Ain't happenin'.
@gregyohngy Жыл бұрын
I plan to use solar panels to charge an Ecoflow Delta 2 solar generator. Charge it during the day and charge the car in the morning. I'll leave it plugged in, so the scheduler can do it everyday. I expect 4 miles a day per kilowatt.
@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction2 жыл бұрын
Someone was getting restless, bored and eventually decided to take a nap cause you never mentioned treats and dog parks.
@alimehrozi28283 жыл бұрын
Good to see you you're still posting and well, take care!
@ZentRose3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeff824 Жыл бұрын
Solid review.
@jenzfc2 жыл бұрын
Just bought one. I have a Taycan and this one for my city / work commute.
@reginaldbarnes6322 жыл бұрын
I don't know where you got one for $5000. I have a 2017 that cost 33K new and I got it for 10K last year. I love it.
@mbdulka Жыл бұрын
Yes, 5k is a pipe dream now ...
@rmcmurray22 жыл бұрын
Considering one of these for a city commuter. Prices now are up, found a 2015 with 34k miles for $11.5k, and that seems to be the best 'deal'. At what point do these become not as great a deal considering our current situation across the country?
@ZentRose2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan, the point for me is around $8k where it isn't worth it because of alternative budget gas options. It is annoying that the price went up on these cars.
@DavidGcho2 жыл бұрын
@@ZentRose hey, what would be one of those alternatives?
@Dewfilms2 жыл бұрын
@@ZentRose The cheapest ones I see on the market right now are around $8900 with 50k-80k miles on it. Lower 30k or below miles average price is $15k & up
@alexincorduroy82813 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I am now in the hunt for my new daily
@VikramKrishnan4043 жыл бұрын
My work has EV charging. If I ever have to go back in from WFH I'm buying one of these
@fryreartechnology76113 жыл бұрын
I'd be able to drive that for just over a month back and forth to work 6 days a week since I'm round try just under 3 miles. I put a tank of gas in my truck once every two month, 4 months for my BMW Z3M and 3-4 month on my Honda motorcycle. I would drive that since 1 day a week is my long drive days leaving town. Need to take my Z3M for a drive...
@mmsvg Жыл бұрын
Great Review! Just bought one in Portugal imported from the US and it has been amazing! I just subbed the taillights to the newer 500 and abarth wheels. Which lowering springs did you install?
@gregyohngy Жыл бұрын
Prices are higher now, but there is a $4,000 Federal Tax Credit now. Expect to buy a 2017 Fiat 500e with sport edition and 19,000 miles for $11,000 tomorrow. It is a California car and it costs $1200 to ship to Philly.
@EMVelez11 ай бұрын
Tax credit is only when you buy new, correct?
@MirchiBoy3 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. You're very good a car reviews even though that is not the main focus of this channel
@ZentRose3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@NachoTV Жыл бұрын
What kind of Rims are those? 😮 aftermarket with the fiat center caps?
@ZentRose11 ай бұрын
Miata wheels with fiat stickers on the center cap
@SALESPRODUCTIONS3 жыл бұрын
" When this baby hits 88 miles per hour - you're gonna see some serious ( ____ ) "
@crackdaddy98672 жыл бұрын
I got a speeding ticket clocked in at 86mph 😆
@vivaquitocarajo2 жыл бұрын
I just saw this car at 19880$ with 15,800 miles. Not cheap any more
@user-fg6hg7ds1v3 жыл бұрын
Question- I have a friend who lives 92 miles away from me. So I would get 90% of the way to her house and then have to stop and charge my car for two hours when I’m 15 minutes away??😭
@foobarturkey3 жыл бұрын
92 Miles is pretty far. The 500e could easily do 92 miles… at 35 to 50mph but not at highway speeds. The 500e is not the right choice if you need to drive that far regularly. For an occasional thing the extra hour of charging is no big deal
@jwhdesign2 жыл бұрын
Try looking for a 2017 or 2018 Ford Focus Electric
@strangeattractor495913 күн бұрын
there dog knows wassup!
@NatureOfVoices3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Today I bought my 500e 2018 here in the Netherlands. I really like the car. The car is pretty ‘high’, how did you lowered it and how many mm? Cheers
@goostador3 жыл бұрын
I too would like to know how to lower it. I wonder if the Abarth gas model has sportier springs/coilovers that can be installed. I want to buy a 500e and add Abarth parts for some different styling
@radicallefty46593 жыл бұрын
@@goostador look at some forums to get some ideas. From what I’ve read abarth suspension is not good for the 500e due to the weight. Doesn’t ride good from what I read
@GilGonzalez-rf5wk Жыл бұрын
what wheel/tire setup did you go with? specs would be appreciated
@markfoggetti69143 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy one of these cars at that price?
@DarkstarDarth2 жыл бұрын
OfferUp
@calivalley90562 жыл бұрын
They are everywhere in California, I bought a lease return for $7k with only 28 k miles on it.
@tictac93672 жыл бұрын
@@calivalley9056 what year? R u looking to sell?
@calivalley90562 жыл бұрын
@@tictac9367 Mine is a 2017, not selling, these are getting hard to find and prices are climbing fast.
@drevildruid3 жыл бұрын
Kinda funny that Fiat limited this car to 88mph. Doc Brown's time traveling De Lorean needed to be able to reach 88mph to break the time barrier.
@marc-xn8tu Жыл бұрын
Good review. I’d recommend a seatbelt for your dig friend. It’s a harness that attaches to the seatbelt in the car and will stop your dog getting brain damage, broken limbs or a smashed in skull. Just saying.
@bobadams71672 жыл бұрын
Great overview! I’ll be getting one!
@jiainsf Жыл бұрын
Good review bro. Totally agree with your last statement. Love your dog. ❤
@GeorgeStar Жыл бұрын
The dog stole the show 🐕🦺🐕🦺🐕🦺
@derekolsen7859 Жыл бұрын
When did you buy this and where? They're around 12k now in 2023, still a decent deal I guess.
@SF.Automotive Жыл бұрын
Great video! I love these 500s, this vid made me subscribe:)
@sarahdell4042 Жыл бұрын
I’m building a new home myself, and the commute is 39 miles from my current house. It’s all highway, and I can plug in using a normal outlet while working on the house say for 6-8 hours. Would that commute be possible with one of these? Also, if I’m charging all day, and then would have to charge at night. Is that really bad for it?
@myactingstudiotv2 жыл бұрын
great review! just bought mine!!!
@cjrod94432 жыл бұрын
What size wheels and tires are you running? Thanks
@dora198010 ай бұрын
How cute is your dog!
@Knoss0s3 жыл бұрын
Can't find these in my area below 9.8k
@nchounramany3 жыл бұрын
can't find these in socal for less than 5k :\
@ZentRose3 жыл бұрын
Wow, maybe it's time for me to sell this one.
@nchounramany3 жыл бұрын
@@ZentRose With how the used car market is right now, it would probably be your best bet haha
@Knoss0s3 жыл бұрын
@Vanventure Seattle
@roxysvision68033 жыл бұрын
Just got a 2015 for $7000 Hollywood area. A/C was busted. Cost $600 to fix.
@rc3strategies8633 жыл бұрын
They are selling a 2017 for over $9,000 here in NY. I want to pick it up but it is so pricey!
@thegodhoward80373 жыл бұрын
Try haggling prices are rarely set in stone even when the seller says it is
@rp96743 жыл бұрын
That's California right now.
@sebastian30042 жыл бұрын
$9k? more like $12k in California
@scottydo52822 жыл бұрын
I really want to get one of these, but then rip out any unnecessary weight, stuff a few super capacitors in it and see if I can beat sports cars at the traffic light.
@rodsalvador36083 жыл бұрын
Hi doggo! The range anxiety keeps me from getting one. I exclusively almost drive my Abarth in LA because traffic and parking.
@ZentRose3 жыл бұрын
The Abarth is a ton of fun. Enjoy!
@djkenny12025 ай бұрын
People are driving illegally at 88, that’s nuts! I’m considering a 2018 my friend has with 14,000 miles. I’ll need to figure out if I’ll save a lot. I drive 3700 miles a year. I spend $70 a year on an oil change. My 15 manual Scion XB has 47k miles on it. I could sell it for approximately $13000. If I can buy his for $6500 range? Maybe I should consider it, but I don’t see a huge savings in maintenance gas with my total driving. I have a VW Cabrio I dr about 900 mikes in summer (short in PNW) and a 92 GTI 16v I have owners since 98, and just can’t give it up. I doubt I fill it more than 4 times a year. I guess I would sell the convertible, since the 500e has a SR. But boy do I love it in summer. Granted, I might not care as much because I’d live driving the 500e so much and living not paying for gas! It would lead me to dump more cars…
@dha588 Жыл бұрын
No one in the comments is going to point out that a replacement battery cost $30k+?!?!
@gregyohngy Жыл бұрын
With liquid cooling and no fast charging, the battery lasts longer than my Prius battery. It lasted until almost 300,000 miles.
@victorthecarguy312611 ай бұрын
I'm sure they're great and am thinking about getting one but I wouldn't be reassured by Bosch parts. Have you ever worked on one of their appliances?
@MHensleyForever3 жыл бұрын
May I ask what year your Fiat is? ... I found a 2013 Fiat for $7K with 37K Miles.
@ZentRose3 жыл бұрын
2015
@ewilson85043 жыл бұрын
You should be able to find a newer 500e with options. I picked up a 2017/ 26k miles, sunroof, tint etc. for 7100 plus tax and license in Anaheim late last year. I looked around and the best models were the ones coming off dealer leases after 3 years. They'll also deal with you since they have so many to get rid of with expired reg.
@MHensleyForever3 жыл бұрын
@@ZentRose Thanks!
@MHensleyForever3 жыл бұрын
@@ewilson8504 Wow! thanks! I've been only looking at Carfax with average price tag of $16K.
@MichelleOsorio2 жыл бұрын
@@MHensleyForever it’s because car prices are going up because of the car shortage plus the increase in demand for EVs due to gas prices.
@DOJIELDIENVE Жыл бұрын
Great city car. Perfect second car if it’s just you and a passenger. I don’t think I will ever buy another gas car.
@patrickmccrank84142 жыл бұрын
So what is the range? Can you gain ground clearance by using taller wheels/tires? What year is this car? Most importantly where do you get it for $5000.?? Can it work with a solar roof charger?
@TheGamingSenpaiYT Жыл бұрын
I miss having my 500e, I do hope gen 2 is a huge improvement
@bellali66332 жыл бұрын
It's over $10000 everywhere in CA, what happened ...?Is it worth the price?
@stlint2 жыл бұрын
KBB raised prices and dealers are price gouging with glee. Its harder to justify the price because you need to drive it a lot more to offset your investment.
@rcpmac5 ай бұрын
Rufus sees a squirrel 5:36
@seespotride3 жыл бұрын
I recently picked up a Spark EV. Has something like 400 ft. lbs of torque. Poor modified Nissan 350Z got his doors blown off by me haha. I don't miss buying gas and "convenience" of gas. I charge everyday same way I charge my cell phone. 77 miles per full charge.
@ZentRose3 жыл бұрын
I love the spark. My friend had one with the DC fast charging option which made the range less of a problem
@seespotride2 жыл бұрын
Sold it to Vroom. Made $5.4 I am asking myself, now what? Riding my 848 Streetfighter for now
@thecalamariman78058 ай бұрын
What rims and tires are you using? Did you need to do anything fancy to get the rims to fit? If I remember correctly, the bolt pattern on these cars is 4x98 so putting on 4x100 rims takes a bit more effort. I forget what the normal offset is though. Thanks
@gregyohngy Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2017 Fiat 500e. It is in California, but I am in Pennsylvania waiting a week for delivery. My question is about the size of the roof. I thought of getting a flexible BougeRV CIGS 100W solar panel that lays flat on the roof to recharge an EcoFlow Delta 2 1000wHr solar generator and then schedule to recharge my 500e early in the morning. I don't drive much and can't plug in at home. Would a 44" x 35" panel fit on the roof? I guess only one 100W could fit. The wires would enter at the back hatch and the J 1772 charger would come out of the passenger side window. Does my idea seem plausible? It might offset preheating the car battery in cold weather.
@sfsuscholar240615 күн бұрын
What’s the suspension and wheel/tire set up specs?
@carringtonpageiv6210 Жыл бұрын
ium very interested in thsi car! i live in an apartment with on street parking BUT 60 miles of range would hold me for 4 days before i need to figure it out and go charge somewhere
@dha588 Жыл бұрын
Its $12,455 for a silver 2017 500E with 33k miles in NYC. Is that a good deal?
@anthonyku0172 жыл бұрын
I hate that these cars have doubled in value now
@frankvazquez7702 жыл бұрын
I paid $9000.00 out the door in October 2019 now she’s worth $16,000
@f.a.modster7882 жыл бұрын
So I had a question you said in your video that you got to rebate for this electric car even if it's used you still get a rebate? And do you still get the stickers to put on your vehicle to drive on the freeway carpool lane still for a used vehicle? And did yours come with the TomTom GPS and if so did you like using it?
@Villa10.0.0.02 жыл бұрын
Please let us know about this rebate! Hope a video is made about this topic 😃
@DrakeDealer2 жыл бұрын
Dog: ya he talks to himself
@chuck3862 жыл бұрын
I feel like it’s not Worth buying a full electric car over $40 grand like my 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe it’s a hybrid an plug in EV it was $68k My payments are $961.37 with 0 down but Yes I wouldn’t pay for a over 40k plus for a Tesla because I do drive far sometimes By the time I finish paying off the car the batteries going to be half To be replace by then
@oh_brian_9 ай бұрын
Looking for one now 😃
@itsmiyah85923 жыл бұрын
I’m just 17 trying to get an inexpensive car that isn’t to big cuz I get nervous and I’m convinced 😄
@thegodhoward80373 жыл бұрын
If you want a small inexpensive car check out scion it's a discontinued brand by Toyota that Toyota still has support for
@thegodhoward80373 жыл бұрын
Since the brand is discontinued the prices are lower than normal Toyotas and they are extremely reliable
@thegodhoward80373 жыл бұрын
But if you don't want a scion try looking for a chevy spark or a mitsubishi mirage both can be found dirt cheap
@thegodhoward80373 жыл бұрын
Volkswagen beetles are also a good choice
@itsmiyah85923 жыл бұрын
@@thegodhoward8037 wow thank you I just looked into a Chevy spark and a scion they both seem like a good option
@pogz82293 жыл бұрын
what is the specs of the wheels and tire?
@rp9674 Жыл бұрын
These were never dollars 5K through mainstream outlets online, I guess anything's possible with a private seller one on one
@yuanzhang73923 жыл бұрын
Here in Texas the gas price is low and there is no rebate for ev cars...
@pvnchos14783 жыл бұрын
Lucky lol they come in clutch tho
@mustafahafeez411 Жыл бұрын
Dumb question. What about tire rotations? Don't you still need to rotate tires every 5000 miles? As someone that needs a vehicle for a 100 mile round trip commute, (and can only charge at work ideally), is this a vehicle that makes sense? I've been looking at a miata, but as I'll need to do 2000 miles A MONTH, fuel is still expensive for it (out of my monthly budget).
@aaronf.25768 ай бұрын
You can’t rotate the tires on a 500e due to the front and rear having different offsets .
@jerzefigga Жыл бұрын
What are the wheel specs? I'd like to know the width and offset.
@enzodunn25773 жыл бұрын
It really hums pretty loud. Wheel bearings going out? Or do they all hum really loud?
@sijonda3 жыл бұрын
Are these actually $5000 or are there strings attached. Because just the materials that's more than that. Are you restricted by location, are they tracking your location, can they remotely disable the vehicle, If you're speeding will they contact the local police and send you a fine, do they have a proprietary charger, are you able to modify the vehicle, can you repair the vehicle yourself? Tons of questions and are important to me because it's still higher than I've paid to outright buy each of the vehicles I've bought in the past including what I currently have today. Range would be an issue for me which is a shame. I visit my parents a few times a year and that's a 100 mile trip one way. But work (if they ever open the office up again) is within this range.
@rp96743 жыл бұрын
Nobody's tracking anything on this, you should wear a foil hat. The cost is more like 9,000. It's not a proprietary charger, j1772.
@marzymarrz51722 жыл бұрын
Boy would I love to have an electric fiat for in town driving.
@MrMikeTauber2 жыл бұрын
I want that but what year is it__? I'm seeing $13-$15K for 2017-18s in Orange County CA. Where should I be looking for $6K __??
@gearhead35002 жыл бұрын
My commute is 50 miles everyday I currently drive a Corolla you think this car would be a good trade
@ZentRose2 жыл бұрын
I would prefer the corolla over this car
@toledoslife81962 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t get the year model. Does someone know? Great video, thanks!
@ZentRose2 жыл бұрын
2015
@papasmurf32313 жыл бұрын
bosch makes the power train sign me up!
@questionsanswers1108 Жыл бұрын
Could you tell me what year Miata wheels are these? Model #? Tire size?
@onlinealias6222 жыл бұрын
My mom has one of these, its surprisingly zippy. I prefer driving my car, but I dont mind running into town in the fiat if an opportunity presents itself.